I just checked the current salaries in the Mexican Army, and honestly, I was surprised. An enlisted soldier earns around 18,840 pesos per month, which isn't bad considering it's a stable job. But what's interesting is to see how it increases as you move up in rank.

For example, a second lieutenant earns about 24,500 pesos monthly, while a lieutenant is already at 25,977. If we keep climbing the hierarchy, a captain earns between 39,000 to 43,000 pesos. But the real jump happens at the higher ranks: a colonel already exceeds 91,000 pesos annually.

What caught my attention the most is that from the rank of colonel and above, the annual salaries truly surpass one million pesos. A brigadier general earns approximately 122,000 pesos per year, and a division general reaches 133,503 pesos annually.

In addition to the base salary, these military personnel receive quite generous benefits: a 40-day Christmas bonus, a 20-day vacation premium, groceries, transportation, and a technical allowance that adds another 40% to the salary. To qualify for this, you need to study in the Military Education System, either at the Heroic Military College or specialized schools.

It's really a career with good prospects if you're interested in stability and long-term benefits.